From November 6-9, WalkGood LA will launch its Third Annual FilmGood Film & Wellness Festival, the nation’s first and only film and wellness festival spotlighting independent, underrepresented filmmakers and creators of color. The multi-day event features screenings of short and feature-length films, accompanied by filmmaker Q&As, industry workshops, wellness activations, and community networking in Los Angeles, held at The WalkGood Yard in Los Angeles.
FilmGood, inspired by festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, cultivates a vibrant and inclusive community for filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie enthusiasts, with wellness at the centerpiece of its programming. Founded by Etienne Maurice, an entrepreneur, community activist, actor, wellness expert, and the son of Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, the festival aligns with the mission of The WalkGood Yard, Maurice’s creative wellness studio, which is part of the nonprofit wellness organization WalkGood LA. Founded by siblings Etienne Maurice, Ivy Coco Maurice, and Marley Ralph, WalkGood LA is a Black owned and family-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to healing and uniting communities through art, wellness, and activism. It has become a cultural movement that merges creative expression with purpose, creating equitable healing spaces across Los Angeles and beyond.
Through year-round programming at The WalkGood Yard, including repertory screenings, workshops, and panels, FilmGood provides a crucial platform for diverse storytellers—welcoming individuals of all ages, races, religions, sexualities, and abilities—to exhibit their work, expand their networks, sharpen their skills, and access essential wellness resources, ultimately supporting those often on the margins of the film industry.
The FilmGood Festival Returns To Empower Diverse Creators, Through Storytelling And Wellness
